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Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge

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Open Opens at 07:30-16:00
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Alamosa, COMap
Phone+1 719-589-4021
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  • Icarus4335
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    Peaceful

    We drove through on our way from Alamosa to Durango just for something to do to break up the day. It's free to enter and we were the only people there. There is a spot to pull off right after you en...

    Reviewed on Jun 29, 2023
  • kpbooth3
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    Quick but quaint

    I would not drive out of the way to see this but if you are in the area its a nice quick loop. They have a small trail loop around a creak for bird watching. Otherwise it is about a 2.5 mile car loop ...

    Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023
  • 680samuelc
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    Monte vista Sandhills cranes festival

    We were here for the 40th Sandhills Cranes festival on a bus tour. Great memories and experiences to see those cranes, where we witnessed the migration of thousands of cranes at Monte Vista as part of...

    Reviewed on Mar 14, 2023
  • C395AQtomg
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    Very nice wetlands

    This is generally a really good place to see birds, and the wildlife drive is very pleasant. Summer is tougher in this regard, but even yesterday there were lots of birds, including 100s of waterfowl....

    Reviewed on Jul 22, 2022
  • dbinhou7511
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    Migrating bird stop

    Big viewing areas along State Rd 15 as well as a nice auto loop tour. Not only saw many birds (including migrating sandhill cranes), but also a herd of elk. Great way to spend a morning!

    Reviewed on Nov 3, 2021